Juried Show: July 6 - August 14

Parliament Arts Organization invited both emerging artists and professional artist to enter into our first juried show. The goal of the show is to bring a fresh perspective of contemporary art to the area and to give the artist the freedom to enter a piece(s) that best represents their talent. Artists were free to choose any subject matter they wish.

Past Exhibits

Artwork by josh chance

"Maker's Markdown"

Dates of show: 11/2/16 - 12/29/16

For The Parliament’s November/December exhibit, we invited artists to showcase lost treasures. Did you miss a chance to purchase a piece from past shows? Now's your chance to pick up an old favorite or view never before displayed pieces of all mediums.

"Specific Objects"

Dates of show: 8/24/16 - 10/29/16

More than 50 years ago, famous Minimalist artist Donald Judd created a manifesto-like essay entitled “Specific Objects." Here Judd introduced the idea of a new kind of art that was “neither painting nor sculpture,” turning focus to the pure form of the object and the space it occupies and creates. This essay described a new vision for American art and transformed Donald Judd’s work. "Specific Objects” inspired a new breed of American artists.

The Parliament Arts Organization recently commissioned three artists to study the essay and generate their own unique interpretations of “Specific Objects." We're very excited to see how these very talented artists bring the central ideas of Judd’s manifesto to their own unique installations. Featured artists are Rita Whitney, Dillion Samuelson, and Katrina Funk.

"#Exploreogram"

Dates of show: 5/4/16 - 6/25/16

The Parliament is proud to present Exploreogram, a curated show based on Instagram’s sharing concept, the utilization of the hashtag, and the spirit of the wanderlust.

Come and immerse yourself in different perspectives as we celebrate 20 photographs with large canvas prints, handpicked by Michael P. Poster of LSC Design and Parliament board member. We’ll also be showcasing over 600 submitted photos in our illuminated, Light Bar, loaned by the Susquehanna Art Museum! All 600 showcased photos will be available for purchase as well!

"Mapping York"

Dates of show: 6/29/16 - 7/29/16

Art is putting York back on the map, so we want to see your homage to the City! Whether it’s typography of the latitude and longitude, a detailed birds eye view, or specific intricacies of the city, what happens when YOU start mappin’ York?

"Prison Art"

Dates of show: 5/5/17 - 6/30/17

This year we are collaborating with the York County Prison system to create a Prison Art exhibit containing new art created by current inmates at the York County Prison. The goal is to bring the artwork of incarcerated artists into the public realm in order to humanize prisoners, break stereotypes and create dialogue about incarceration.

The artwork from York County Prison inmates was up for auction to the public. All proceeds were split between The PAO and the Prisoners' fund.

"Brewed Beauty"

Dates of show: 3/3/17 - 4/29/17

Dating back to Ancient Egypt, humans have made beer. Over the centuries, humans have perfected beer making from fermented, water-soaked bread into a grain-brewing artistry that has produced the many breweries and tasty beer varieties we have today.

Whether one prefers top fermenting ales or bottom fermenting lagers, it can be agreed amongst all that beer is a beautiful thing. In celebration of beer, all works in the exhibit are made out of beer and/or beer accoutrements.

Becoming: New works by Justin Ruby

Oct. 6th-31st

As a promotional event for this years York Community Art Scholars Exhibition, The Parliament Arts Org. in conjunction with Marketview Arts is pleased to bring you "Becoming", the second solo exhibition by former YCASE artist Justin Ruby.

Becoming will feature new works from Justin that have been produce since his participation in YCASE 2016.

Mash Ups

Nov. 3-Dec. 31

"Mash Ups" is a thought-provoking look at artwork with deconstruction and reconstruction themes. Portraits, sculptures, landscapes and more!

Street Art

Feb. 17-April 2

Sprocket Mural Works believe that art can change the face of a city. And after six murals popped up in York's Royal Square District over Memorial Day weekend 2017, we think it's safe to say it's changed the face of our arts-focused neighborhood.

See the work of some of the artists behind the RS murals on a slightly smaller scale - our walls.

Eyes on the World

Jan. 5 - Feb. 12

The world we live in is a complicated place filled with tragic events, natural disasters, social issues, and complex political topics. Much of the world’s greatest art has come out of a reaction to current events.